Nevada § 22.020 - Reentry on real property after ejectment by judgment or process
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 22.020 — Reentry on real property after ejectment by judgment or process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.020. Reentry on real property after ejectment by judgment or process
Every person dispossessed of or ejected from any real property by the judgment or
process of any court of competent jurisdiction, and who, not having a right so to
do, reenters into or upon or takes possession of any such real property, or induces
or procures any person not having a right so to do, or aids or abets the person therein,
is guilty of a contempt of the court by which such judgment was rendered or from which
such process issued, and shall be tried and punished therefor in the same manner and
form as provided by law in cases of contempt not committed in the presence of the
court or justice of the peace. Upon conviction for such contempt, the court or justice of the peace shall immediately
issue an alias process directing the proper officer to restore possession to the party
entitled to the property under the original judgment, decree or process.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 22.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 22.020 cover?
Section 22.020 ("Reentry on real property after ejectment by judgment or process") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 22.020?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 22.020" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 22.020 apply to my situation?
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